When Shaun Wright Phillips appeared as second half substitute against Switzerland, he was probably hoping that an impressive display could kick-start his club season. But things didn’t go according to plan for the Manchester City winger and a below par display was topped off with a woeful cross that eluded Darren Bent and infuriated boss […]

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has today claimed that he wants to emulate the success of Sir Alex Ferguson and have a prolonged stay in the English game. The Chelsea boss has also suggested he may even wish to manage England some time down the line. But could the Italian really fuflill his claims? The thought […]

Today's UEFA Champions League draw was one that should prove that Serie A is still one of the premier leagues in the world, and that Inter is arguably the world's best club. The Nerazzurri swept the UEFA individual awards: Goalkeeper of the Year (Julio Cesar), Defender of the Year (Maicon), Midfielder of the Year (Wesley […]

With less than a week to go before the World Cup ends, the cast of characters on Special1 TV are out of the World Cup. Fabio Capello and Wayne Rooney went home with their heads down. Sven had an early exit courtesy of Ivory Coast. But they're all back on Special 1 TV in what […]

It's that time in the World Cup 2010 tournament where a little bit of comedic relief would do a lot of people the world of good, myself included. So who better than The Special One to provide the laughs? Following their victory against Slovenia the English team prepared for their next game against Germany. Simon […]

The third episode of Special1 TV, the BBC 3 version, has been released and there are plenty of laughs to be had in this video. Some of the highlights include: A few laughs at the expense of England's performance against Algeria, Sven pimping for a Dutch ambush marketing company, Someone stole Wayne Rooney's tuna fish […]

EPL Talk's Laurence McKenna had an opportunity recently to sit down with Henry Winter, one of the most accomplished English football authors and writers in the United Kingdom. Just minutes before the England versus Mexico friendly at Wembley, McKenna had a chat with Henry Winter, outside the hallowed Wembley Stadium, about several fascinating topics revolving […]

Episode 2 of Special1 TV has been released, and it's an instant classic. This one has many more laughs than the debut episode on BBC 3. It's one of those episodes that has a little something for everyone. It's a perfect episode to watch in the build-up to today's England against Algeria game. Be champions!

Benitez has finally arrived at Inter Milan, the Spanish manager has signed a two-year contract to bind himself with the European champions. It seems that while Benitez is a great manager, he certainly is perceived as defensive. And while Benitez has said that he likes Jose Mourinho's old 4-2-3-1 system, it seems like he'll certainly […]

Going into this World Cup many people are expecting big things from the England squad, and why not? All play in what’s considered the best league in the world, they have one of the top three strikers in the world in Wayne Rooney, a top 5 defender in John Terry, and manager Fabio Capello […]

The trailer for the upcoming relaunch of Special 1 TV, this time on BBC 3, has been launched (see above video). While I'm excited about the show coming back on the airwaves, I must say that I am very underwhelmed by the trailer. They could have put some effort into it rather than this weak […]

After Inter Milan's triumphant Champions League victory against Bayern Munich last week, Inter manager Jose Mourinho was caught on tape having a tearful goodbye with Marco Materazzi. That's not something you would expect to see in the NFL, is it?!

Ever since Bayern picked themselves up from their slouch at the beginning of the season, they've seemed unstoppable. With a consistent back-line (which includes some youngsters), a dominant midfield with Schweinsteiger and Van Bommel, and a deadly front-line with Ribery, Robben, and many dangerous strikers like Olic, Klose, and Muller. But this fantastic team was […]

Inter Milan have won the Champions League, they've conquered the greatest trophy in European club football, breaking a curse of 44 years. The Champions League was the third and final trophy necessary for the famed treble which only 6 clubs have now done, including Inter Milan. And who led Inter to this glory? One man, […]

If you want to get Barney Ronay's thoughts on today's Champions League Final between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, watch this short trailer which was created and produced by the video design team of Laurence McKenna and Max Bell. The entire interview with Barney Ronay, which was filmed inside The Guardian's offices, will be released […]